While cracking a code might seem like something few of us would
encounter in our daily lives, it is actually far more prevalent
than we may realize. Anyone who has had personal information taken
because of a hacked email account can understand the need for
cryptography and the importance of encryptionessentially the need
to code information to keep it safe. This detailed volume examines
the logic and science behind various ciphers, their real world
uses, how codes can be broken, and the use of technology in this
oft-overlooked field.